Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an accomplished CEO/Managing Director to define and drive the organization's long-term vision, mission, and strategic priorities. You will spearhead sustainable growth across education markets, explore partnerships, and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

Leading a high-performance team, you will oversee revenue growth, KPIs, governance, and risk management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and educational excellence in a dynamic, evolving sector.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience at CEO/MD level.
• Experience leading and transforming education organizations.
• Strong budgeting, P&L, and strategic planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's long-term vision, mission and strategic priorities.
• Develop sustainable growth strategies across existing and new education markets.
• Identify emerging opportunities in education, technology, learning models, and partnerships.
• Translate the organization's vision into clear business objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and organizational performance.
• Establish and track KPIs across the organization.
• Champion educational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Lead governance, risk management and organizational development.
• Foster innovation and responsible use of technology.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Business/Management

Master's/MBA preferred

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Define and execute the organization's long-term vision, mission, and strategic priorities.

Develop sustainable growth strategies across existing and new education markets.

Identify emerging opportunities in education, technology, learning models, and partnerships.

Translate the organization's vision into clear business objectives and measurable outcomes.

Ensure the organization remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to changes in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Vision

• Define and execute the organization's long-term vision, mission, and strategic priorities.

• Develop sustainable growth strategies across existing and new education markets.

• Identify emerging opportunities in education, technology, learning models, and partnerships.

• Translate the organization's vision into clear business objectives and measurable outcomes.

• Ensure the organization remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to changes in the education sector.

2. Business Growth & Commercial Performance

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and overall organizational performance.

• Develop and implement effective business development and market expansion strategies.

• Build new revenue streams, products, programs, and services where appropriate.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and industry developments.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization.

3. Educational Excellence

• Champion high standards of teaching, learning, student experience, and educational outcomes.

• Ensure programs and services meet relevant regulatory, accreditation, and quality requirements.

• Promote innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, technology, and learner engagement.

• Work closely with academic and operational leaders to continuously improve educational quality.

4. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing executive and management team.

• Build a culture based on accountability, collaboration, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Establish clear organizational structures, responsibilities, and performance expectations.

• Develop leadership succession and talent strategies.

• Promote employee engagement and retention.

5. Financial Management

• Take overall responsibility for the organization's financial health and sustainability.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and resource allocation.

• Ensure appropriate cost management and operational efficiency.

• Work with the finance team and Board to establish financial targets and monitor performance.

• Ensure appropriate financial controls, governance, and risk management.

6. Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, educators, investors, government agencies, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.

• Develop strategic partnerships with educational institutions, corporations, technology providers, and other organizations.

• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and public engagements.

• Act as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for the organization when required.

7. Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with applicable education regulations, laws, policies, and accreditation requirements.

• Maintain strong corporate governance and ethical standards.

• Identify and manage strategic, operational, financial, reputational, and regulatory risks.

• Provide transparent and timely reporting to the Board of Directors or shareholders.

8. Technology & Innovation

• Identify and implement technologies that improve educational delivery, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

• Evaluate opportunities involving AI, digital learning, data analytics, learning platforms, and other emerging technologies.

• Encourage a culture of innovation while maintaining appropriate standards for quality, privacy, security, and responsible technology use.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Management, or a related field.

• A Master's degree, MBA, or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.

Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience, preferably at CEO, Managing Director, COO, Director, or equivalent level.

• Demonstrated experience leading and scaling an education organization, school group, edtech company, training business, higher education institution, or related organization.

• Strong track record of achieving business growth and organizational transformation.

• Experience managing budgets, P&L, strategic planning, and organizational performance.

• Experience building high-performing leadership teams.

• Strong understanding of the education sector and its regulatory and commercial environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset

• Strong commercial and financial acumen

• Excellent leadership and people-management skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities

• Data-driven decision-making

• Change and transformation leadership

• Strong understanding of educational quality and learner needs

• High integrity and sound judgment

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing environment

• Passion for education and measurable social impact

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